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London: VIP Tower Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels & Cruise

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See the famous opening ceremony and view the Crown Jewels before the crowds. Then enjoy a full tour of the Tower with an expert guide and get access to a one-way river cruise ticket.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Local English-speaking guide
    • Expertly guided walking tour
    • First entrance ticket for Tower of London
    • First entrance ticket for Jewel House
    • Flexible one-way London river cruise pass
    • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Get early access to the Tower of London’s Jewel House
  • Watch the Opening Ceremony, a celebrated military ritual
  • Enjoy an expertly guided tour of the Tower of London
  • Marvel at the Crown Jewels in peace and quiet
  • Continue your adventure on a sightseeing river cruise

Description

Skip the line for VIP entrance into the Tower of London. Once inside you’ll watch the Opening Ceremony, a notable military ritual that officially opens the famous historical edifice. Following a brief overview from the Yeoman Warders – the tower guardians – you’ll be among the first people of the day to walk into the Jewel House to experience the Crown Jewels without the crowds that come later in the day.

Next, your expert guide will lead you on a complete tour of the Tower of London, beginning with the Execution Site, on Tower Green, where many a noble lost their head. As you make your way from there to the Bloody Tower (where Sir Walter Raleigh was imprisoned for 13 years) and then to the Torture Chambers, you will get a firm sense of English history in all its gruesome forms.

After a walk along the famous Tower Walls and a quick look inside the refurbished bedroom of Edward I, you’ll spy a “conspiracy” of the tower’s resident ravens. Your tour ends with a highlight as you step into the White Tower (the central tower, or ‘keep’), for a full tour of a refurbished medieval castle.

Your guide will leave you inside the White Tower, but you'll be able to explore the other areas of the Tower of London on your own, including the Bestiary, Beauchamp Tower, and the Fusilier Museum. As the guided tour ends, you’ll also receive a flexible one-way boat pass for a London sightseeing river cruise to be used on any day and from any pier.

If you're short on time, select the Regular Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels option for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).

Good to know before you go
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Sites on this tour are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • If you're short on time, select the Regular Tower of London Tour with Crown Jewels for a 2.5 hour tour of the Tower's grounds (excluding the Opening Ceremony).
  • *Please note: base on your the option you select your tour duration and itinerary might change slightly.
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Tower of London (No Opening Ceremony), Crown Jewels & Cruise

VIP Tower Opening Ceremony, Crown Jewels & Cruise

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    2-14 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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